The USS Helena (CL-50) and the USS St. Louis (CL-49) fire guns in the South West Pacific theater of World War II.

The USS Helena (CL-50) and the USS St. Louis (CL-49) in the South West Pacific Theater of World War II. The USS Helena and the USS St. Louis underway, both firing guns. Crew load and fire 1.1" quadruple mount AA (antiaircraft gun). A sailor sleeps on the deck. Formation of aircraft in sky. CLs (Light Cruisers) underway.